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Show Lions Hold Session; Reports On Road and School Grounds President-elect Jefferson called the Lions to order last Wednesday noon at the U. P. dining room. President Lewis, who has been under un-der the weather for the past week, was unable to attend. Mr. Fred Kohler of Malad, Idaho, Dr. Lloyd Kohler and H. B. Waters, general manager of the Telluride Power company, were visitors at the meeting. Mr. Waters stated that while their business in the Milford territory had suffered a decided slump during 1922 and "23, there had been substantial gains made during the past two or three years. He said that the farming outlook for this territory was exceptionally bright. In closing his remarks he extended the club a hearty invitation invita-tion to hold its annual picnic at the Telluride plant up the Beaver canyon. can-yon. The picnic has been held up there ever since the club was founded found-ed and he said he hoped it would continue to be held there. Mr. Kohler, who is Dr. Parrish's father-in-law, said that he was very favorably impressed with Milford and its surroundings, especially from an agricultural standpoint. He especially emphasized the need for co-operation and diversity; hogs and alfalfa, dairying and potatoes. He also issued a warning against a too free use of water. Murdock of the finance committee reported that they had raised $250 to match $250 of county money , to apply on the "To the Oil Well" road. Hunter, of the oil well road committee com-mittee reported that work had been slowed up on account of not being able to get teams until after haying. Work will be pushed from now on as rapidly as possible. Committee on beautifying the svhool grounds reported that the school board had appropriated $2500 for that purpose, but that Milford town and vicinity the school patrons pat-rons and citizens would be required requir-ed to move most of the dirt, that is, do the grading, which it is estimated will cost about $1500. This will have to be provided for by general subscription. |